1961 BMW R60 questions? - Page 3

BigHerm · 02-09-2011, 04:42 PM

here is the truth - the deal came to me second hand. My mechanic friend sold the guy a lift and saw the bike. He told me it was a 61 R60 that could be had for 2k. I finally talked with the son of the original owner today. He told me it is a 1961 R69s. Top end redone by Barrington Motorworks here in the Chicago area, stored with oil and gas drained. Bings have been rebuilt and put back on but never started. He is a harley guy and not into the work for this bike. Im going sat to look at it. I will have photos. You can believe what you want. I wanted to talk to "experts" before I waste time or money.

And your comment about my price range, we all have a point we walk away from the table, be realistic.

elmontanero · 02-09-2011, 04:56 PM

Sorry I have nothing much to offer as far as advice, but maybe a little in perspective. I don't own one, but someday hope to... Out here in Cali, they don't come cheap.

In general, most folks look very lovingly at the /2 bikes. Add that it's an r69s and we get a bit "grailish" about the things. There's so many variables to price: condition, condition, condition... on top of that because it's a heartstrings bike for some of us we'd probably overspend or get over our head on a restoration... grudgingly but willingly.

So we're all tuning in to see those pics and find out what someday, some of us will hopefully find ourselves in your position. I follow up every lead I get on r50's to r69's hoping to find something I'll be able to afford and afford to ride.

Carl · 02-09-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwloco

This is the God's Truth.

I know where there is a gathering of R69S BMWs that is unparalleled. When the garage door was opened, there were 6 staring me in the face, perfect. Beyond a door, 30 more. All R69S...

And the house was full of replacement parts. Fenders, handlebars, exhaust, gas tanks, all NOS.

And I am not telling where. Nyah nyah nyah.

Sooner or later they will trickle into the market. Maybe.

I saw it many years ago. You'll have to stand in line for any of it. I've heard plenty of people say they expect to get a piece of that pie.

The owner of that stash plans to be around for awhile and not to unload any of it. Don't hold your breath for it.

Carl

bmwloco · 02-09-2011, 07:08 PM

I expect or want nothing, just to stand in awe of it all.

I have all I need!

Uncle Ernie · 02-09-2011, 07:13 PM

I wonder why people hoard stuff like that? Power tripping? Nothing else going for them? Just nuts?

Anyhoo, Herm (may I call you "Herm"?) .
The wet mop was just a mental shtick. I was whopping you up-side the head- in my mind. I'm starting to realise you really don't know- I thought this was kind of a joke. Sorry.

Couple of easy things to look for to see if it IS an "S"; 2 fins (more like raised parallel lines) on the valve covers. The front cover should have a slightly rised bulge in the middle to accomodate a vibration dampener inside. The R60 just has regular fins on the valve covers.

Despite not running, which is a big qualm, I would offer up to $4K from what I'm picturing. Only if you want to have the bike and ride it. Otherwise, that's about what you could get for the parts; parting out a bike can be a money-making deal, but it sure is a laborious PITA.

ausfahrt · 02-09-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHerm

here is the truth - the deal came to me second hand. My mechanic friend sold the guy a lift and saw the bike. He told me it was a 61 R60 that could be had for 2k. I finally talked with the son of the original owner today. He told me it is a 1961 R69s. Top end redone by Barrington Motorworks here in the Chicago area, stored with oil and gas drained. Bings have been rebuilt and put back on but never started. He is a harley guy and not into the work for this bike. Im going sat to look at it. I will have photos. You can believe what you want. I wanted to talk to "experts" before I waste time or money.

And your comment about my price range, we all have a point we walk away from the table, be realistic.

I was in a similar spot last year and I went for it. I am still slowly working on getting my R75 running and thoroughly enjoying the process even if it is costing more than I had anticipated. I don't regret my decision for a second and I think that when you go to see the bike that your "gut" will tell you what to do.

I am probably going to be in the minority here but when you get it, don't to a complete restoration. Just clean it up and make it mechanically sound. I love old bikes that run well and show their battle scars.

Good luck!

BigHerm · 02-10-2011, 05:32 AM

heres 1

BigHerm · 02-10-2011, 05:36 AM

heres 2

bpeckm · 02-10-2011, 06:58 AM

In any kind of startable condition, which it certainly sounds like and looks like (images are too small

) that bike is worth far far more than the 2 that is getting thrown about, or even the 4... The R69S is THE bike of the Slash 2 crowd.

Go for it, as said above, your heart will tell you what to do. And this IS a heart bike

BigHerm · 02-10-2011, 07:28 AM

trying to repost photos in another form.

ausfahrt · 02-10-2011, 08:14 AM

Even with the small pics...the word "stolen" comes to mind.

Congrats.

Merle O'Broham · 02-10-2011, 03:57 PM

BigHerm · 02-10-2011, 04:06 PM

Thx

datchew · 02-10-2011, 05:06 PM

don't mess about. BUY THAT BIKE

IF it's even double the 2k # you're throwing around, buy it.

BUY BUY BUY IT IT IT.

Hell I'll give you 2k for it if you're worried you won't get your money back out of it.

elite-less · 02-10-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datchew

BUY BUY BUY IT IT IT.

what he said x25

02-09-2011, 04:42 PM	#31
BigHerm ^OP What Would Merle Do Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 616	here is the truth - the deal came to me second hand. My mechanic friend sold the guy a lift and saw the bike. He told me it was a 61 R60 that could be had for 2k. I finally talked with the son of the original owner today. He told me it is a 1961 R69s. Top end redone by Barrington Motorworks here in the Chicago area, stored with oil and gas drained. Bings have been rebuilt and put back on but never started. He is a harley guy and not into the work for this bike. Im going sat to look at it. I will have photos. You can believe what you want. I wanted to talk to "experts" before I waste time or money. And your comment about my price range, we all have a point we walk away from the table, be realistic. __________________ 07 V-Strom 1000 73 CB350 - (sold and bought back) 92 DR650 - kicker (sold), 05 Triumph Bonnie - Creamsicle (sold), 82 Suzuki GS 650L (sold), 80 PA50 - first set of motorized wheels (sold)

02-09-2011, 04:56 PM	#32
elmontanero Practicing... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Oddometer: 1,424	Sorry I have nothing much to offer as far as advice, but maybe a little in perspective. I don't own one, but someday hope to... Out here in Cali, they don't come cheap. In general, most folks look very lovingly at the /2 bikes. Add that it's an r69s and we get a bit "grailish" about the things. There's so many variables to price: condition, condition, condition... on top of that because it's a heartstrings bike for some of us we'd probably overspend or get over our head on a restoration... grudgingly but willingly. So we're all tuning in to see those pics and find out what someday, some of us will hopefully find ourselves in your position. I follow up every lead I get on r50's to r69's hoping to find something I'll be able to afford and afford to ride. __________________ "And if we have food and covering, with these we shall be content."

02-09-2011, 07:08 PM	#34
bmwloco Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: AsheVegas NC Oddometer: 972	I expect or want nothing, just to stand in awe of it all. I have all I need! __________________ Pastor, Church of the Horizontally Opposed Air Cooled Twin '66 BMW R60/2, '83 BMW R100RS, '81 BMW R100RS "Das Beast", '77 Honda XL125 Airhead #371

02-09-2011, 07:13 PM	#35
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	I wonder why people hoard stuff like that? Power tripping? Nothing else going for them? Just nuts? Anyhoo, Herm (may I call you "Herm"?) . The wet mop was just a mental shtick. I was whopping you up-side the head- in my mind. I'm starting to realise you really don't know- I thought this was kind of a joke. Sorry. Couple of easy things to look for to see if it IS an "S"; 2 fins (more like raised parallel lines) on the valve covers. The front cover should have a slightly rised bulge in the middle to accomodate a vibration dampener inside. The R60 just has regular fins on the valve covers. Despite not running, which is a big qualm, I would offer up to $4K from what I'm picturing. Only if you want to have the bike and ride it. Otherwise, that's about what you could get for the parts; parting out a bike can be a money-making deal, but it sure is a laborious PITA. __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

02-10-2011, 05:32 AM	#37
BigHerm ^OP What Would Merle Do Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 616	photos heres 1 Attached Images __________________ 07 V-Strom 1000 73 CB350 - (sold and bought back) 92 DR650 - kicker (sold), 05 Triumph Bonnie - Creamsicle (sold), 82 Suzuki GS 650L (sold), 80 PA50 - first set of motorized wheels (sold)

02-10-2011, 05:36 AM	#38
BigHerm ^OP What Would Merle Do Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 616	heres 2 Attached Images __________________ 07 V-Strom 1000 73 CB350 - (sold and bought back) 92 DR650 - kicker (sold), 05 Triumph Bonnie - Creamsicle (sold), 82 Suzuki GS 650L (sold), 80 PA50 - first set of motorized wheels (sold)

02-10-2011, 06:58 AM	#39
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,428	In any kind of startable condition, which it certainly sounds like and looks like (images are too small ) that bike is worth far far more than the 2 that is getting thrown about, or even the 4... The R69S is THE bike of the Slash 2 crowd. Go for it, as said above, your heart will tell you what to do. And this IS a heart bike __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

02-10-2011, 07:28 AM	#40
BigHerm ^OP What Would Merle Do Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 616	trying to repost photos in another form. __________________ 07 V-Strom 1000 73 CB350 - (sold and bought back) 92 DR650 - kicker (sold), 05 Triumph Bonnie - Creamsicle (sold), 82 Suzuki GS 650L (sold), 80 PA50 - first set of motorized wheels (sold)

02-10-2011, 08:14 AM	#41
ausfahrt mach schnell Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Currently Fl but Vt bound THIS year Oddometer: 1,435	Even with the small pics...the word "stolen" comes to mind. Congrats. __________________ ****** Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park.

02-10-2011, 03:57 PM	#42
Merle O'Broham a fine automobile Joined: Jan 2007 Oddometer: 1,621	__________________ "Soon as I have my baby, I'm gonna get these raw tattoos." "Mom, you better not eat all my chicken."

02-10-2011, 04:06 PM	#43
BigHerm ^OP What Would Merle Do Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 616	Thx __________________ 07 V-Strom 1000 73 CB350 - (sold and bought back) 92 DR650 - kicker (sold), 05 Triumph Bonnie - Creamsicle (sold), 82 Suzuki GS 650L (sold), 80 PA50 - first set of motorized wheels (sold)

02-10-2011, 05:06 PM	#44
datchew Don't buy from Brad Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Savannah - the dirty south Oddometer: 7,403	don't mess about. BUY THAT BIKE IF it's even double the 2k # you're throwing around, buy it. BUY BUY BUY IT IT IT. Hell I'll give you 2k for it if you're worried you won't get your money back out of it. __________________ On tap:Nada Aging: 3 experiments in mead - blackberry, apple, and straight honey

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